Don’t Skip the Planning Phase – Mitigating Risks When Decommissioning Enterprise Data Centers

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Dont Skip the Planning Phase Mitigating Risks
When Decommissioning Enterprise Data Centers

• Decommissioning an enterprise data center is a
  large and complex project. Even small-scale data
  centers can take hundreds of hours and require
  specialized skills and expertise to fully
  decommission, and these types of projects carry
  significant risks that can quickly grow into
  serious challenges.

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Mitigating Risks When Decommissioning Enterprise
Data Centers

• Mitigating these risks requires careful planning.
  Unfortunately, enterprises often face tight
  deadlines that make it difficult to dedicate time
  to the planning phase. Whether they are removing
  IT assets to meet the terms of a lease agreement
  or upgrading to new technologies to meet
  performance requirements, many are left
  scrambling to get the work done as quickly as
  possible.
• This article will highlight a few of the key
  risks that enterprises face when initiating a
  data center decommissioning project before
  showing how a proper plan can save time, money,
  and resources down the road. To learn more,
  download our recent white paper 5 Things
  Enterprises Should Know When Decommissioning a
  Data Center. 

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The Risks of a Failed Data Center Decommissioning
Project

• Any time you are decommissioning a data center,
  no matter the size or scale of the facility, your
  organization faces some level of risk. IT
  infrastructure, in particular, is intricately
  interconnected and interdependent, further
  increasing the complexity of the project.
• One of the most significant risks is that
  sensitive data is lost, stolen, or otherwise
  released. Personally identifiable information
  (PII), banking details, or social security
  numbers can be stored on even the most
  inconspicuous devices. One recent study found
  that 40 percent of devices resold in regular
  commerce channels contained PII that was
  relatively easy to access.
• Enterprises should also ensure that any
  decommissioning project has a limited impact on
  ongoing business activities, operations,
  customers, and disaster recovery. Each enterprise
  will have its own acceptable limits, but any
  unplanned downtime can result in lost time,
  revenue, and reputation.

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Mitigating Risks Plan Early, Plan Often

• Faced with looming deadlines, pressure from
  senior executives, or a lack of understanding of
  the full scope of the project, many enterprises
  do not spend enough time developing a strategy. 
• In most cases, the physical removal of the
  equipment is the easy part. But before that can
  happen, enterprises must have a clearly defined
  plan that includes key milestones, schedules,
  budgets, dependencies, and processes. Without a
  proper plan, a seemingly simple project can
  quickly grow into a logistical and operational
  nightmare.
• First, its important to align the project with
  clearly defined strategic goals. Articulate why
  you are decommissioning the existing facility,
  how this decision moves you closer to your
  business goals, and what metrics you will use to
  measure success. Are you looking to lower your
  capital expenses, increase application
  performance, support a new product or service, or
  enhance your ability to serve customers?

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Dont Start Decommissioning Your Data Center
Without a Plan

• Regardless of the size of your facility or the
  reason you are decommissioning, a clearly defined
  and agreed upon plan will keep the project on
  track, mitigate serious risks, and increase the
  likelihood of a successful project.
• If working with an experienced partner, they will
  be able to guide you through the planning phase,
  identify key phases of the project, catch
  oversights or mistakes, and bring a
  process-driven approach that ensures all parts of
  the project are properly managed from start to
  finish. 
• By spending a bit of extra time before the
  decommissioning project takes place, enterprises
  can align their technology with their strategic
  objectives and position their business for
  long-term performance and results. 

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Contact US

• Name Sphaera, Inc.
• Address 7850 NE Nicholas Ct., Suite A,
  Hillsboro, OR 97124
• Phone [phone]
• Email info_at_sphaera.net
• Website https//sphaera.net/